Ridgewood Police Blotter: Feb. 11, 2013

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Ridgewood News compiles "Police Blotter" from information provided by area police departments. The information is released to the press at the discretion of the individual departments and may not represent the total scope of police activity. All persons are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. The Ridgewood Police Department asks that members of the public report all suspicious activity observed, as it occurs.

Jan. 29: At 2:40 p.m., Sgt Brian Pullman and Patrolman John Chuck conducted a motor vehicle stop on Franklin Avenue. During the stop, the officers determined that the driver, Nicholas Amoratis, 21, of Waldwick was in possession of marijuana, police said. He was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. He was released pending an appearance in Ridgewood Municipal Court.

Jan. 29: A student from the Holmstead School on Hope Street reported that her wallet was stolen while at school. The matter is under investigation by the Ridgewood Detective Bureau.

Feb. 3: At 3:05 a.m., Patrolman John Ward conducted a motor vehicle stop on East Ridgewood Avenue. During the stop, the officer determined that the driver, Christopher Halpin, 25, of Midland Park had an outstanding traffic warrant issued by the Paramus Municipal Court, police said. The accused was released after posting bail.

Feb. 4: At 9:11 a.m., a McGuire Court resident reported that her home had been entered and jewelry taken sometime between Jan. 31 and Feb. 3, police said. It was not determined how entry was made. The matter is under investigation by the Ridgewood Detective Bureau.